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It's good to see others speaking about WUNC, too. If anyone reading this would like to contribute more than an occasional comment, please let me know at tmaguire@newspaper.com
Sunday, October 09, 2005
Saturday, October 08, 2005
"How do we get out of Iraq?"
"How do we get out of Iraq?"
Last year, WUNC rejected at least one on-air acknowledgement of a financial supporter on the grounds that the words violated the prohibition, according to the station, against any acknowledgement which expresses "the views of any person with respect to any matter of public importance of (sic) interest" (see the linked page)
Now comes the on-air acknowledgement of a group - the Orange Democratic Party - that has organized a program on the topic of "How do we get out of Iraq?". My own feeling is that this is a good thing for WUNC to be airing, but how in the world can one possibly classify these words as anything other than the "views of any person with respect to any matter of public importance or interest"? WUNC's explanation of how it came to this conclusion would, at least, be fascinating to read.
Last year, WUNC rejected at least one on-air acknowledgement of a financial supporter on the grounds that the words violated the prohibition, according to the station, against any acknowledgement which expresses "the views of any person with respect to any matter of public importance of (sic) interest" (see the linked page)
Now comes the on-air acknowledgement of a group - the Orange Democratic Party - that has organized a program on the topic of "How do we get out of Iraq?". My own feeling is that this is a good thing for WUNC to be airing, but how in the world can one possibly classify these words as anything other than the "views of any person with respect to any matter of public importance or interest"? WUNC's explanation of how it came to this conclusion would, at least, be fascinating to read.
Friday, October 07, 2005
"Where does North Carolina Public Radio - WUNC get its operating funds?"
"Where does North Carolina Public Radio - WUNC get its operating funds?"
One would sure think that there would be a link TO this page from the business sponsors page, and perhaps others?
One would sure think that there would be a link TO this page from the business sponsors page, and perhaps others?
Iraq War Public Forum
Iraq War Public Forum
This, at least this morning, was one of WUNC sponsors receiving an on-air acknowledgement. There is no information, or a link, on the WUNC website.
The title of the program is:
"How Do We Get Out of Iraq?
“Stay the Course” vs. “Out Now”
A Public Forum"
and it is present by the Orange County Democratic Party.
This, at least this morning, was one of WUNC sponsors receiving an on-air acknowledgement. There is no information, or a link, on the WUNC website.
The title of the program is:
"How Do We Get Out of Iraq?
“Stay the Course” vs. “Out Now”
A Public Forum"
and it is present by the Orange County Democratic Party.
Thursday, October 06, 2005
"Veteran Journalist Michael Getler Appointed First PBS Ombudsman"
"Veteran Journalist Michael Getler Appointed First PBS Ombudsman"
Monday, October 03, 2005
"North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC goes on-demand"
"North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC goes on-demand"
The more I think about this, the crazier it seems.
Some limited number of WUNC listeners are into podcasting. For them, this is a great thing and I think it is good of the station to offer the service. If it gets more people listening to public radio, that's a plus....for sure.
That said, why is it that the station does not offer a simple e-mail on a daily basis that provides links to the podcasted programs? There are many, many more WUNC listerners with computers and busy schedules who miss some of what WUNC orginates, such as The State of Things. It would seem a no-brainer to offer the e-mail service in ADDITION to the podcasting.
What is the counter argument?
The more I think about this, the crazier it seems.
Some limited number of WUNC listeners are into podcasting. For them, this is a great thing and I think it is good of the station to offer the service. If it gets more people listening to public radio, that's a plus....for sure.
That said, why is it that the station does not offer a simple e-mail on a daily basis that provides links to the podcasted programs? There are many, many more WUNC listerners with computers and busy schedules who miss some of what WUNC orginates, such as The State of Things. It would seem a no-brainer to offer the e-mail service in ADDITION to the podcasting.
What is the counter argument?
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